# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-14 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 8 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 712 items from 7 sources; Japan, 205 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Shinka to speak at an online briefing for individual investors hosted by 日興アイ・アール

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000307.000016795.html
- anchor: #n1965398
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シンカ、日興アイ・アール

Facts:
- Online company briefing for individual investors hosted by 日興アイ・アール, to be held on September 5, 2026
- Highlights of the second-quarter results for the fiscal year ending December 2026, announced on Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Date and time: Saturday, September 5, 2026, 13:00–13:40
- Capital: ¥420 million (as of the end of June 2026)
- Employees: 93 (as of the end of June 2026)

## アクションリンク to exhibit at DXPO東京’26夏 EC・通販 DXPO

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000319.000022939.html
- anchor: #n1965397
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファブリカホールディングス、株式会社ファブリカコミュニケーションズ、アクションリンク、DXPO東京’26夏 EC・通販 DXPO

Facts:
- Event dates
- Booth number

## [Certified event under Niigata Prefecture’s “First Steps Toward Meeting Someone and Matchmaking” Support Project] “Love Story Night: The Aquarium at Night Becomes a Stage for Meeting People,” where 800 people will meet at a night aquarium, to be held Saturday, September 5, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000741.000004786.html
- anchor: #n1965396
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リンクバル、株式会社越後薬草、上越市立水族博物館 うみがたり

Facts:
- For up to 800 people
- Sept. 5, 2026
- Up to ¥2,000 off

## [BS-TBS] Second cast announcement and key visual revealed for “Tengu’s Kitchen Season 3”!

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:27:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000376.000005544.html
- anchor: #n1965304
- Companies mentioned: BS-TBS、株式会社maroyaka、株式会社ラインバック、SUMMIT, Inc.、講談社、月刊アフタヌーン

Facts:
- Broadcast schedule: Every Thursday from 11 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., starting October 1, 2026
- A new descendant of the tengu, Nagi, who lives in seclusion at age 14
- Volumes published: Vols. 1–7; Vol. 8 scheduled for release in October 2026

## 《茨城県境町》令和８年８月豪雨でふるさと納税代理寄附の受付を開始～ 千葉県大網白里市を支援～

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:25:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000056181.html
- anchor: #n1965305
- Companies mentioned: 茨城県境町、千葉県大網白里市

Facts:
- August of Reiwa 8
- August 13, Reiwa 8

## AiHUB’s generative AI tool “CW Canvas” now supports ByteDance’s “Seedance 2.5.” Waitlist opens for the closed beta of a “first in Japan” tool that can remove filters with proof of IP rights

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:24:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000123123.html
- anchor: #n1965306
- Companies mentioned: AiHUB株式会社、ByteDance、BytePlus

Facts:
- Early September 2026: Guidance and access to generative features to be provided on a rolling basis
- October 2026: Canvas features to be made available

## Shanghai Skills Olympics appoints 6 ambassadors for the second cohort of “Skills Dream Ambassadors”

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:20:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000170906.html
- anchor: #n1965307
- Companies mentioned: 上海技能五輪国際大会、中国航天科学技術集団、蘇州市呉中技師学院、蘇州技師学院、上海市情報管理学校、上海農林職業技術学院、中国東方航空

Facts:
- The first cohort of “Skills Dream Ambassadors” includes 10 people
- 16 years of research and development
- In 2011, China’s first space docking experiment was conducted by Shenzhou 8 and Tiangong 1
- 47th competition
- 45th competition
- 2022 special competition

## Measures for small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses affected by the heavy rains that began August 13, Reiwa 8

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001950.000021609.html
- anchor: #n1965308
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、中小機構

Facts:
- 25 municipalities in Chiba Prefecture
- Date of application of the law: August 13

## “Towada Chanko” brings together the cultures of sumo and food

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:19:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000254.000067262.html
- anchor: #n1965309
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人十和田奥入瀬観光機構、十和田市、太子食品工業株式会社、上北農産加工株式会社、えん屋

Facts:
- Approximately 200 servings were served
- Advance tickets: ¥1,500
- Tickets on the day: 2,000 yen
- Advance tickets: ¥1,000
- At the door: ¥1,500

## ＜ご好評につき、8月21日（金）・28日（金）の追加開催が決定！＞海を感じるフォトジェニックレストラン“フォトブース・スマートプリ機”などSNS映えの空間演出【Ristorante Mare Blu】

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:14:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001342.000004975.html
- anchor: #n1965210
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベストブライダル、ストリングスホテル 名古屋、株式会社ツカダ・グローバルホールディング

Facts:
- Adults: Course meal + all-you-can-drink soft drinks: ¥7,300
- Elementary school age and under: Kids’ plate: ¥3,500
- All-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages: ¥1,000
- All-you-can-drink blue sparkling wine: ¥800
- Special all-you-can-drink package (alcoholic beverages and blue sparkling wine): ¥1,500
- オリジナルモクテル「ルミナ マーレ」：1杯 1,200円
- シャンパンボトル（モエ・エ・シャンドン ブリュット・アンぺリアル）：1本 12,650円

## [Seeking participants] High school students to host special talk event on “Poverty in Single-Parent Families and Educational Disparities”

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:11:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000137030.html
- anchor: #n1965211
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人あすのば、子ども・若者委員会、SHIMOKITA COLLEGE、しんぐるまざあず・ふぉーらむ、ひとり親家庭サポート団体全国協議会

Facts:
- Friday, August 28, 2026, 16:00–18:00
- Up to 60 people

## Put down your smartphone and head for the mountains. 2.5 hours from central Tokyo. A feature on “active detox retreats,” a new Gen Z trend that embraces being deliberately out of range

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:10:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000185652.html
- anchor: #n1965212
- Companies mentioned: 静岡市、入島町内会、うつろぎ、湯元屋、UMEGASHIMA DRIVE-IN & SAUNA VILLA、天空茶屋、Café kokorade、SHIBUYA109 lab

Facts:
- Approximately 2.5 hours from central Tokyo
- 8月15日（土）19：00頃～
- The smooth, silky Konya Onsen, boasting a pH of 10.3 (strongly alkaline simple sulfur spring)

## メルカリ launches a campaign for メルカリモバイル’s data-only eSIM, refunding the initial fee and 2 months of monthly base charges

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000566.000026386.html
- anchor: #n1965214
- Companies mentioned: メルカリ、メルカリモバイル、メルペイ

Facts:
- Equivalent to the registration fee (¥3,300)
- For the 4GB plan: 4,070 points
- For the 10GB plan: 4,810 points
- For the 20GB plan: 5,470 points
- For the 40GB plan: 6,780 points
- For the 4GB plan: 770 points
- For the 10GB plan: 1,510 points
- For the 20GB plan: 2,170 points
- For the 40GB plan: 3,480 points
- 4GB ¥770

## The Ao Oni consumer game series surpasses cumulative sales of 250,000 copies!

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000897.000008567.html
- anchor: #n1965213
- Companies mentioned: LiTMUS株式会社、株式会社ゲームスタジオ、UUUM株式会社

Facts:
- Cumulative sales: 250,000 copies
- Sale price [50% off]
- Sale price [20% off]
- Sale price [33% off]
- 17x speed mode

## Blackview launches the Android 17-powered 11-inch tablet “Blackview Link 5,” available at a launch price of ¥22,999 through August 31

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:03:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000096478.html
- anchor: #n1965215
- Companies mentioned: Blackview、Amazon、Netflix、Amazon Prime Video、Allwinner、TÜV SÜD

Facts:
- 11-inch tablet
- Regular price: ¥39,999
- 8,300mAh battery
- Up to 2.0GHz
- Supports microSD cards up to 2TB

## WOTA expands bathing and hygiene support for medical and welfare facilities in Kumamoto, where water outages continue, with support from private-sector donors

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000033781.html
- anchor: #n1965216
- Companies mentioned: WOTA株式会社、DMAT事務局、厚生労働省

Facts:
- 26 medical and welfare facilities and other locations
- 67 units in total
- The initial target of ¥10 million
- 14 companies
- 1 person
- About 400 people
- 17 additional locations
- 43 units
- More than 100 units deployed to date
- 40 facilities
- 106 units in total

## “CANBE” launches a try-on service that lets customers try resort dresses at home! A pop-up is also underway on the 3rd floor of the main building of 玉川高島屋

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000141151.html
- anchor: #n1965244
- Companies mentioned: CANBE、TO JOURNEY株式会社、玉川高島屋

Facts:
- Purchase of 1 “try-on ticket” is required
- Try on the items at home for up to 3 days from the date of delivery
- From August 12 to August 18, 2026
- A pop-up is being held on the 3rd floor of the main building at 玉川高島屋 through Aug. 18, 2026.

## 【A different universe in each private room】Dry head spa salon アリエス南流山 installs unique original starry-sky videos in all 3 private rooms, opening to great anticipation on Aug. 15, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000158095.html
- anchor: #n1965243
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リラクラ、アリエス南流山、アリエス柏、ホットペッパービューティー、CAMPFIRE

Facts:
- Opening Aug. 15, 2026 (Sat.), a 1-minute walk from Minami-Nagareyama Station on the Tsukuba Express and JR Musashino Line
- Premium waterless dry head spa, 30 minutes: ¥4,400
- Premium waterless dry head spa, 45 minutes: ¥6,050
- Premium waterless dry head spa, 60 minutes: ¥7,700
- Premium waterless dry head spa, 90 minutes: ¥11,000
- Applications accepted through 23:59 on Sept. 14, 2026 (Mon.)

## More freedom and joy in movement for adults. Spanish brand イントルス arrives in Japan, with presales launching on Makuake on Aug. 14

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000159618.html
- anchor: #n1965242
- Companies mentioned: Glovance Trade、イントルス、Makuake

Facts:
- 2026年8月14日（金）10:00より

## Japanese dancer Umekawa Ichinosuke also uses it! Support the Japanese launch of 「Legend Patch（レジェンドパッチ）」, which has surpassed 250 million sheets sold in South Korea

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000184763.html
- anchor: #n1965241
- Companies mentioned: レジェンドパッチ、Makuake、Laomote、Naver Shopping、Coupang、The BrandLaureate、The World Brands Foundation、T style 株式会社、日本航空（JAL）、宮地楽器ホール

Facts:
- More than 250 million sheets sold to date in South Korea
- Up to 25% off
- Sale price: ¥5,940
- Regular price: ¥7,425
- Far-infrared emissivity: 90%

## New from TORRAS’s 「Ostand」: the 「Ostand Q3 Rugg」 shock-absorbing case, designed for an exceptionally comfortable grip

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000178598.html
- anchor: #n1965240
- Companies mentioned: 楽創未来株式会社、TORRAS、藍禾科技グループ、RANVOO

Facts:
- Passed a 3.66 m drop test, equivalent to 3 times the MIL standard
- Its own brands, including 「TORRAS」 and 「RANVOO」, are available in more than 148 countries and regions worldwide
- By 2025, patents had been obtained for more than 6,000 products

## K-manga and webtoons meet Japan

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000176419.html
- anchor: #n1965239
- Companies mentioned: 韓国コンテンツ振興院、KOCCA

Facts:
- 375 business-matching meetings
- Business negotiations totaled approximately $14.82 million
- 15 South Korean manga and webtoon companies
- 70 Japanese companies, including publishers, platforms, animation and game companies, and licensing firms
- Approximately 100 industry professionals

## 【熊本ヴォルターズ】2026-27シーズンスローガン決定

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000035234.html
- anchor: #n1965238
- Companies mentioned: 熊本バスケットボール株式会社、熊本ヴォルターズ、りそなグループ、Bリーグ、ジャパン・プロフェッショナル・バスケットボールリーグ

Facts:
- りそなグループ B.LEAGUE 2026-27 B.LEAGUE ONE リーグ戦

## Prepared begins recruiting sales agencies in Kagoshima Prefecture for security and infrastructure products, including PLATIAⅢ with nuisance-call countermeasures

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000159968.html
- anchor: #n1965237
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プリペアード、PLATIAⅢ、NetStable、GE2000

Facts:
- Established in 2021

## Supporting learning and networking for photography businesses and young photographers in Tohoku

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000084521.html
- anchor: #n1965236
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ラボネットワーク、キタムラ・ホールディングス、CP+2025

Facts:
- To be held in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on Sept. 3, 2026 (Thu.)
- Capacity: approximately 10 people

## Social contribution app actcoin teams up for a special collaboration with Global Citizen! The 「Action for Impact」 campaign, sending Japanese social actors to New York, launches

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000100306.html
- anchor: #n1965235
- Companies mentioned: 日本コムシンク株式会社、Global Citizen、actcoin、John Legend、TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Facts:
- More than 37,000 individual users
- More than 400 event partners
- Approximately 25,000 participation actions
- Approximately 1.6 million habit-building actions
- Approximately ¥26 million in donation actions
- More than $50 billion (approximately ¥8 trillion)

## ＜福太郎めんべい25周年プロジェクト＞「めんべいに会いに行こう! “見て・触れて・食べて”楽しめる体験型イベント」が8/18よりJR博多駅１階博多エキナカマイングにてスタートします。

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000032707.html
- anchor: #n1965234
- Companies mentioned: 福太郎、株式会社博多ステーションビル、博多エキナカマイング

Facts:
- Menbei 25th anniversary
- Monday, August 24, 2026
- 9:00–20:00
- Until 19:00 on the final day
- Number of stores: 92 in total

## Open-ear headphones 「nwm ONE」 support an immersive exhibition experience at ICC and are featured in the 「ICC Annual 2026」 gallery tour and the audio MR experience 「Sound Within the Light」

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000106079.html
- anchor: #n1965233
- Companies mentioned: NTTソノリティ株式会社、NTT、NTTインターコミュニケーション・センター [ICC]、NTTコンピュータ&データサイエンス研究所

Facts:
- June 20–Nov. 8, 2026 (Sat.–Sun.)
- July 25–Aug. 30, 2026 (Sat.–Sun.)
- General admission: ¥800 (¥700)
- University students: ¥600 (¥500)
- Anechoic chamber artwork experience: ¥200 for general admission and university students
- Annual passport: ¥2,000

## 株式会社オール・デンタル・ジャパン and ORTC launch a new dental education project together! The first release is a lecture video by Dr. Takahiro Wakabayashi, author of 「The Power of Dentistry」

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000091839.html
- anchor: #n1965232
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オール・デンタル・ジャパン、ORTC

Facts:
- Next issue scheduled for Nov. 8, 2027 (planned), 「Good Teeth Day」

## Online event on Aug. 19 (Wed.) from 17:00! What is an educational franchise business that welcomes newcomers? Choosing a one-on-one tutoring school with the 「ECC」 brand

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000165.000030719.html
- anchor: #n1965231
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゴールドオンライン、株式会社ECC、ECCの個別指導塾ベストワン、ベストワンポケット、日本英語検定協会

Facts:
- Event date and time: Aug. 19, 2026 (Wed.), 17:00–18:00

## Published a case study on the introduction of 「BONX WORK」 at Asahi Home, a long-term care health facility

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000020459.html
- anchor: #n1965230
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BONX、社会福祉法人あさひ会、介護老人保健施設あさひホーム、パラマウントベッド社

Facts:
- Time spent moving around the facility cut in half

## Yokohama Vanilla to hold another limited-time pop-up store at 松坂屋 Shizuoka Store!

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000152494.html
- anchor: #n1965229
- Companies mentioned: 横浜バニラ株式会社、松坂屋、劇場版『名探偵コナン ハイウェイの堕天使』

Facts:
- Pack of 3: ¥1,100 (tax included)
- Pack of 6: ¥2,160 (tax included)
- 劇場版『名探偵コナン ハイウェイの堕天使』 collaboration package, 3-piece pack: ¥1,620 (tax included)
- Shari-Juwa Lemon, 4-piece pack: ¥2,376 (tax included)
- Pack of 8: ¥1,550 (tax included)
- Pack of 16: ¥2,970 (tax included)

## Travel app NEWT（ニュート） presents its ranking of the 30 best hidden-gem municipalities to visit during Silver Week, the first major autumn holiday stretch in 11 years

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000355.000077082.html
- anchor: #n1965228
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社令和トラベル、NEWT（ニュート）、共立リゾート、グリーンヒルホテル尾道、層雲峡温泉 朝陽リゾートホテル、ウトロ温泉 知床第一ホテル、リッチモンドホテル 宮崎駅前、ホテルリソルトリニティ那覇、ホテルエリアワン和田山、ザ・ムーンビーチ ミュージアムリゾート、ホテルメトロポリタン、松江ユニバーサルホテル

Facts:
- In 2026, Silver Week, the major autumn holiday stretch, returns for the first time in 11 years
- Kinosaki Onsen, a renowned hot spring resort celebrating 1,300 years since its discovery
- The Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL theater, with approximately 1,250 seats

## JR東海、新幹線運行情報サイトを WOVN.io で多言語化し、リアルタイムでの情報発信を実現

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000423.000010446.html
- anchor: #n1965227
- Companies mentioned: JR東海、Wovn Technologies株式会社、東海旅客鉄道株式会社

Facts:
- The site will launch in 8 languages, including Japanese
- 1日あたり約60万人以上に利用されており
- Implemented on more than 18,000 websites
- Makes websites multilingual in up to 45 languages and 79 locales (combinations of language and region)
- Capital: ¥5.36701 billion (including capital reserves), as of Jan. 31, 2022

## Ticket sales and event information for 5 Farm League regular-season games

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000502.000041300.html
- anchor: #n1965226
- Companies mentioned: ジャイアンツ、西武、株式会社よみうりランド、東京ジャイアンツタウン・マネジメントカンパニー

Facts:
- From Sept. 19 (Sat.) through Sept. 27 (Sun.)
- 9月20日(日)の西武戦
- Sept. 25 (Fri.)–27 (Sun.)
- Aug. 18 (Tue.), 12:00
- Aug. 22 (Sat.), 12:00
- 1st-base-side infield reserved A seat: ¥3,000
- Middle school students and younger: ¥2,000
- 1st-base-side infield reserved B seat: ¥2,700
- Middle school students and younger: ¥1,800

## 【徳島市】令和８年度徳島市職員採用試験（通年募集分（追加））（土木職・建築職） 申込受付中です！

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000520.000096281.html
- anchor: #n1965225
- Companies mentioned: 徳島市

Facts:
- Application period: through Friday, September 25

## 【徳島市】令和８年度徳島市職員採用試験（後期募集分）（事務職（早期チャレンジ枠を含む）・動物飼育技師・保育士・管理栄養士・技能職・消防吏員） 申込受付中です！

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000521.000096281.html
- anchor: #n1965224
- Companies mentioned: 徳島市

Facts:
- Application period: through Tuesday, September 1

## 8月18日（火）より 夏の食卓を応援！紀ノ国屋「感謝祭」を2週間限定で開催。人気商品やスタッフおすすめ商品を特別価格でご提供。

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000549.000055282.html
- anchor: #n1965223
- Companies mentioned: 紀ノ国屋

Facts:
- Limited-time price: ¥291 (tax included)
- Limited-time price: ¥518 (tax included)
- Limited-time price: ¥786 (tax included)
- Limited-time price: ¥699 (tax included)
- Limited-time price: ¥483 (tax included)
- Limited-time price: ¥1,000 (tax included)

## [Sint-Truiden] Regarding the conclusion of a sponsorship agreement with 株式会社JP.Company

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000712.000042484.html
- anchor: #n1965222
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JP.Company、シント＝トロイデンVV（STVV）、eBay、TikTokLIVE、合同会社DMM.com、FC東京、SLベンフィカ、アル・ラーヤンSC、V・ファーレン長崎、湘南ベルマーレ、サガン鳥栖、セレッソ大阪、鹿島アントラーズ

Facts:
- This will be the 3rd season of the sponsorship agreement.
- Having won the national title 4 times
- 3rd place with 43 points
- 22 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses
- Goal difference: 15
- 61 goals scored, 46 conceded

## To celebrate the “ＫｉＳＳ” brand renewal, a POP UP event, “I’m Back, Harajuku, Glowing,” will be held! Open for a limited time at WITH HARAJUKU from August 22 (Saturday) to 23 (Sunday).

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001114.000002194.html
- anchor: #n1965221
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社伊勢半、ＫｉＳＳ

Facts:
- The brand will be renewed in fall 2026.
- The 2-day event will take place on August 22 (Saturday) and 23 (Sunday), 2026.
- ¥2,000 (¥2,200 including tax)
- ¥2,300 (¥2,530 including tax)

## Stay in during the scorching Obon holiday and enjoy “great movies today, great music today”: “A Summer of Movies & Music! BS10プレミアム”

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001270.000008010.html
- anchor: #n1965220
- Companies mentioned: BS10プレミアム、ビルボード、アロージャズオーケストラ、LUNA SEA、武部聡志、BLANKEY JET CITY、長崎スタジアムシティHAPPINESS ARENA、JZ Brat、ピンク・レディー、三井ホール、LE VELVETS、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、DC Comics、Cannon Films、Cannon International、キャノン・フィルム、Legendary Pictures Funding, LLC、300＜スリーハンドレッド＞、ガーディアンズ・オブ・ギャラクシー

Facts:
- 8月14日（金）は＜ビルボードDAY＞と題し
- August 16 (Sunday) is designated “Exclusive Live DAY”
- For movies, August 15 (Saturday) is designated “Superman DAY”
- タケカワユキヒデが、関西屈指の老舗ビッグバンド“アロージャズオーケストラ”と約13年ぶりに共演
- As the 30th anniversary of his solo debut approaches
- Yuki Saito marks the 40th anniversary of her singing debut
- A nationwide hall tour for the first time in 36 years
- Kenichi Mikawa, celebrating the 60th anniversary of his debut
- Korokke, the legendary impersonator celebrating 45 years in show business
- Keiko Masuda: Solo Debut 45th Anniversary Concert
- Hitomi Ishikawa, “Machibu”

## Twin-sister duo weak.butterfly release the music video for “A Secret Love in the Human World,” teaming up once again with film director 須藤蓮! 高村夢叶 and Evan Kohli appear in the drama segment!

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001876.000055377.html
- anchor: #n1965219
- Companies mentioned: weak.butterfly、須藤蓮、高村夢叶、Evan Kohli、下北沢モナレコード、Maxell presents FM802 MINAMI WHEEL 2026、Bigfish

Facts:
- CHARGE: 2800 yen (+1 drink order)
- Student discount: 1800 yen (+1 drink order)

## Ryukyu home game: Match operations changed due to the effects of the typhoon passing through

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003049.000038094.html
- anchor: #n1965218
- Companies mentioned: 琉球アスティーダ、岡山リベッツ、T.T彩たま、ノジマＴリーグ、一般社団法人Ｔリーグ

Facts:
- Typhoon No. 13
- August 15 (Saturday)
- 16:00
- August 16 (Sunday)
- 17:00

## AMNIBUS to exhibit at Comic Market 108! A wide range of newly illustrated Arknights merchandise will be available for advance sale!

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009365.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1965217
- Companies mentioned: AMNIBUS、株式会社アルマビアンカ、HYPERGRYPH、Yostar

Facts:
- Individual item: 600 yen (tax included) / BOX: 3,600 yen (tax included)
- Individual item: 800 yen (tax included) / BOX: 4,800 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,400 (tax included)
- Price: ¥2,000 each (tax included)
- Price: 3,900 yen each (tax included)
- Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)
- For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on Arknights merchandise at the event venue

## 合同会社prove LiFE | “We want to eat something warm”—promoting “food disaster preparedness” with local governments using food trucks, prompted by typhoon damage in Chiba Prefecture in 2019

- Published: 2026-08-14T14:53:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000184472.html
- anchor: #n1965131
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社prove LiFE、KITCHENCAR’S JAPAN（キッチンカーズジャパン）、RUBBER TRAMP、千葉県船橋市、東京都千代田区、福岡県福岡市、愛知県名古屋市、埼玉県川口市、福島県田村市、千葉県市原市、千葉県千葉市、神奈川県横浜市

Facts:
- More than 4,000 registered units
- Annual sales of ¥200 million
- Number of employees: 23

## The 3rd installment following “Maratan Full”!! Korean singer SEO EVE teams up with leading Japanese creator ISSEI! Global new song “CHOCOLATTE” released!

- Published: 2026-08-14T14:52:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000160780.html
- anchor: #n1965132
- Companies mentioned: シードエムジャパン合同会社、SEO EVE、ISSEI

Facts:
- More than 93 million followers in total

## 株式会社 UnReact releases the e-commerce app “UR: Smart Post Purchase Upsell” for overseas markets

- Published: 2026-08-14T14:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000305.000072693.html
- anchor: #n1965133
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社UnReact、Shopify

Facts:
- Basic Plan: $9.99 per month
- Officially launched at 10:00 on July 23, 2026.

## Keelung’s first social housing project and MRT plans make Qidu an important gateway to Taipei and New Taipei

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:46:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608140216.aspx
- anchor: #n1970423
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市政府、國家住都中心、基隆捷運、台鐵

Facts:
- 449 housing units will be provided
- Construction progress has reached 35.81%
- Completion is expected in the first half of 2028

## Taoyuan City Government: Longtan Science Park Phase 3 plan could receive central government approval in September; development will be accelerated

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:46:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608140215.aspx
- anchor: #n1970424
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、桃園市府、新竹科學園區管理局、國科會、桃園市政府經濟發展局

Facts:
- Planned development area of about 104 hectares
- Providing about 46 hectares of industrial land
- Held 88 formal meetings for cross-agency discussions and consultations with the Science Park Administration
- Senior officials from the city government chaired 38 meetings

## 瑞峰 plans to establish a subsidiary in Thailand, with an investment cap of NT$1 billion

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:46:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608143002.aspx
- anchor: #n1970422
- Companies mentioned: 瑞峰、瑞峰半導體

Facts:
- The investment cap is the equivalent of NT$1 billion in Thai baht

## Heavy rains wreak havoc in Chiba; man swims into deep water and breaks a window to rescue people in dramatic scene

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:43:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140214.aspx
- anchor: #n1970413
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協會（NHK）、讀賣新聞

Facts:
- 8 people dead
- Rainfall in just 12 hours
- About 3 times the total for the entire month of August

## Discarded cocoa shells turned into yarn; 卓榮泰 praises effective use of the circular economy

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:42:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608140213.aspx
- anchor: #n1970414
- Companies mentioned: 卓榮泰、台灣可可與巧克力產業協會、佳紡國際貿易公司、屏東金月可可、農改場

Facts:
- Pingtung County has about 300 hectares planted with cocoa
- About 84.7% of the national total
- For every 1 metric ton of discarded cocoa shells incinerated
- Carbon emissions can be reduced by 379 kilograms
- The Small and Medium-sized and Micro Enterprises Transformation and Upgrading Development Act, with 100 billion over the next 8 years

## 修正前刑法兒少性侵追訴權規定 憲法法庭判決違憲

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:40:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608140212.aspx
- anchor: #n1970415
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、士林地檢署、士林地方法院、立法院、憲法法庭

Facts:
- 憲法法庭 issued 115 Constitutional Court Judgment No. 6 today
- Article 80 of the Criminal Code before its amendment in 94
- Final rulings in all 13 petition cases found unconstitutional
- 1名女子於85至88年間未滿14歲
- After reaching adulthood, she filed a complaint in December 110
- The statute of limitations for prosecution expired in 108
- 憲法法庭 accepted petitions from 11 petitioners
- Referring to Article 80, Paragraph 3 of the Criminal Code, amended and promulgated on July 22, 115

## Kim Seon-ho visits Taiwan and feasts on local food; shows off a bubble tea photo and boasts that it turned out great

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:37:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608140211.aspx
- anchor: #n1970391
- Companies mentioned: 金萱茶

## U.S. waives drone tariffs; 漢翔 says it will produce in the U.S. if orders come in

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:36:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608140210.aspx
- anchor: #n1970392
- Companies mentioned: 漢翔、工研院、美國無人產業協會（AUVSI）、國民黨團、經濟部

Facts:
- Imposing 15% tariffs on products from allies including the European Union, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan
- Tariffs of up to 100% will be imposed
- 經濟部's 6-year, NT$44.2 billion “Integrated Plan for the Development of the Unmanned Vehicle Industry,” plus NT$19.2 billion in procurement budgets allocated by Executive Yuan departments, brings the total to NT$63.4 billion

## Reuters: AI-driven rise in bond yields could threaten stock markets and economic growth

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:35:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140209.aspx
- anchor: #n1970378
- Companies mentioned: Google母公司Alphabet、亞馬遜、臉書母公司Meta、貝萊德智庫、Mirabaud資產管理公司、Satori Insights

Facts:
- The real yield on U.S. 30-year Treasury bonds is currently about 3%
- Google母公司Alphabet, 亞馬遜（Alphabet） and 臉書母公司Meta, among other tech giants, have issued nearly $220 billion in corporate bonds so far this year
- Far above the $108 billion issued in all of 2025
- The U.S. budget deficit in 2026 is projected to be about 6% of gross domestic product (GDP)
- The U.S. budget deficit in 2026 is projected to be about 6% of gross domestic product (GDP), or $1.9 trillion
- France and the United Kingdom are projected to account for 5% and 4%, respectively

## NHI to cover intensive inpatient rehabilitation for stroke patients; spinal cord injuries may be added

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:35:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608140208.aspx
- anchor: #n1970379
- Companies mentioned: 健保署、小倉醫院、彰化員郭醫院、衛福部、脊髓損傷相關學會

Facts:
- Inpatient stays of up to 180 days
- About 2,000 people are expected to benefit
- NT$300 million in funding allocated this year
- 10 hospitals selected across northern, central, southern and eastern Taiwan
- 373 beds in total
- Rehabilitation wards have about 30 to 60 beds
- An estimated 1,600 to 2,000 people are expected to benefit
- 5,000 points per person for each completed case
- 3,000 points per person for each completed case
- 1,500 points per person for each completed case

## 放行走私逾9萬條電子菸草 前海關課員一審判8年

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:31:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608140207.aspx
- anchor: #n1970380
- Companies mentioned: 關務署、台北關、竹圍分關、桃園地方法院、桃園地檢署

Facts:
- 9萬5000餘條電子加熱式菸草
- Sentenced to 8 years in prison
- Disenfranchised for 2 years
- 13 freight and customs brokerage employees

## 群創 earns 0.57 yuan per share in Q2, its highest in nearly 6 quarters

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:30:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608140206.aspx
- anchor: #n1970381
- Companies mentioned: 群創光電

Facts:
- Basic earnings per share of 0.57 yuan
- Earnings per share of 0.77 yuan in the first half
- Consolidated revenue in Q2 was NT$63.7 billion
- Operating profit of NT$1.63 billion
- After-tax net profit of NT$4.65 billion
- Depreciation and amortization in Q2 totaled NT$7.5 billion
- Capital expenditure of NT$2.3 billion

## Chen Hsing-yu divorce controversy spreads; Tainan City Health Bureau inspects 趙建銘診所

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:29:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608140205.aspx
- anchor: #n1970382
- Companies mentioned: 趙建銘診所、台南市政府衛生局、台南市東區牙醫診所、中西區骨科診所

Facts:
- At nearly 3 p.m.

## 川湖 reports July profit up 321% year on year, with monthly earnings per share soaring to 50.24 yuan

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608140204.aspx
- anchor: #n1970389
- Companies mentioned: 川湖

Facts:
- Up 321% year on year
- Unaudited net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$4.787 billion
- Up 355.52% year over year
- Up 44.2% month over month
- July revenue was NT$6.407 billion
- Q2 net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$7.088 billion
- Up 1.03 times from the previous quarter
- Surged 10.5 times from the same period last year
- Quarterly earnings per share reached as high as 74.38 yuan
- After-tax earnings per share reached 110.96 yuan in the first half

## 主計總處 raises this year's full-year economic growth forecast to 11.05%, a 39-year high

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:24:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608140202.aspx
- anchor: #n1970303
- Companies mentioned: 主計總處

Facts:
- Economic growth forecast raised to 11.05%
- An increase of 1.41 percentage points
- Full-year economic growth forecast raised to above 10%
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) annual increase raised to 2.07%
- 高於5月預測數1.93%

## 中研院 academic advisory committee executive secretary hands over post; Academician Chen Jui-hua takes over

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608140203.aspx
- anchor: #n1970390
- Companies mentioned: 中研院、美國密西根州立大學、美國紐約州立大學石溪分校、美國哈佛大學

## Southwesterly winds and strong afternoon convection; heavy rain warning for the Hengchun Peninsula

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:22:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608140201.aspx
- anchor: #n1970248
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央社

Facts:
- Localized heavy rain or torrential rain is expected on the Hengchun Peninsula today

## Legislature passes NT$63.4 billion unmanned vehicle budget; Lu Shiow-yen urges fair allocation by the central government

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:22:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608140198.aspx
- anchor: #n1970251
- Companies mentioned: 立法院、經濟部、行政院、台中市

Facts:
- NT$63.4 billion
- NT$44.2 billion
- NT$19.2 billion

## 貝爾威勒 Q2 profit up 3.45 times year on year, earning the equivalent of 1 share's par value for 2 consecutive quarters

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:21:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608140200.aspx
- anchor: #n1970249
- Companies mentioned: 貝爾威勒

Facts:
- Q2 revenue of NT$2.827 billion
- Up 1.59 times year on year
- Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$779 million
- A sharp increase of 3.45 times from the same period last year
- Earnings per share of 12.07 yuan
- First-half net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$1.475 billion
- Up 369% year on year
- After-tax earnings per share reached 22.85 yuan
- Closing share price of 1,050 yuan
- Q2 gross margin of 51.25%
- Up 3.85 percentage points from the same period last year

## After Zhu Rongji's death, Chinese people spontaneously lay flowers at his ancestral home; online tributes restricted

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:20:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608140199.aspx
- anchor: #n1970250
- Companies mentioned: 中国国务院

## Taitung's Most Beautiful Starry Sky event to be held in Guanshan and Dawu on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16, respectively

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:18:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608140197.aspx
- anchor: #n1970237
- Companies mentioned: 萬芳、陳忻玥、李志祥、草草屋、芒果醬Mango Jump、福夢FUMON、看海的少女、陳侃、饅頭、台東縣政府觀光發展處

Facts:
- The Dawu 9420 Coastal Recreation Area event officially opens on the 16th (Sunday)
- From 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

## Europe's wildfire season unusually active; residents urgently evacuated in 克羅埃西亞、德國 and 法國

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:17:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140196.aspx
- anchor: #n1970238
- Companies mentioned: 法國、德國、克羅埃西亞、比利時、路透社、N1電視台、中央社

Facts:
- Authorities evacuate 525 villagers
- Wildfires have burned 1,100 hectares of forest
- About 500 firefighters deployed to battle the blaze
- 6 aircraft deployed to help extinguish the fire
- Prompting the evacuation of as many as 220,000 people
- Temperatures are expected to soar to 36 degrees Celsius
- Wildfire affects about 25 hectares of forest
- About 19 people received treatment from ambulance crews
- About 1,000 people were housed overnight in a town gymnasium serving as an emergency shelter

## Ahead of the Zhongyuan Festival, Peng Qiming urges the public to send joss paper to centralized incineration facilities

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:16:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608140195.aspx
- anchor: #n1970239
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、宜蘭縣政府、利澤焚化廠、南方澳南天宮、宜蘭城隍廟、羅東城隍廟、全家、7-11、萊爾富、OK、喜互惠超市

Facts:
- The share of joss paper centrally incinerated across Taiwan has grown 22% since last year compared with 113
- Yilan alone has more than 800 metric tons
- The Environmental Protection Bureau partnered with 10 townships and cities in the county
- Establishing 219 collection points for centralized joss paper collection across the county

## India's greening efforts fall short, with afforestation area 98% below target

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:13:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140194.aspx
- anchor: #n1970227
- Companies mentioned: 印度時報、新印度快報、印度斯坦時報

Facts:
- An increase of just 30,000 hectares
- The original target was 1.4 million hectares
- The shortfall against the target was as high as 98%
- A total of 106 billion rupees was originally earmarked
- About NT$35.564 billion
- A total of 24 billion rupees was originally to be allocated during the first 4 years of implementation
- Only about 47% was implemented

## 巴西聖保羅圖書館竊案 警方尋獲馬蒂斯8幅版畫

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:09:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140193.aspx
- anchor: #n1970228
- Companies mentioned: 馬蒂斯、波提那利、聖保羅現代藝術博物館

Facts:
- The works are worth about US$200,000
- About NT$6.44 million

## New Taiwan dollar surges 1.22 jiao to close at NT$32.046

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:06:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608140192.aspx
- anchor: #n1970179

Facts:
- Closed at NT$32.046
- Surged 1.22 jiao
- Trading volume totaled US$2.228 billion

## Councilor says sexual harassment on 北捷 trains is increasing, urges flexible adjustment of patrol hotspots; Taipei police agree

- Published: 2026-08-14T17:03:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608140191.aspx
- anchor: #n1970171
- Companies mentioned: 北捷、台北市警察局、捷運警察隊

Facts:
- Only 430 cases were formally filed
- 30 people repeatedly committed sexual harassment
- A total of 351 sexual harassment cases occurred on 北捷
- 111 cases at stations
- 240 cases on trains
- Footage is retained for only 1 month
- Extend video retention to 2 months

## Alert level for Japan's Mount Aso eruption raised to Level 3; entry prohibited in some areas

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:59:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140190.aspx
- anchor: #n1970172
- Companies mentioned: 日本氣象廳、福岡管區氣象台、熊本放送（RKK）

Facts:
- Daily emissions exceed 2,000 metric tons
- Within about 2 kilometers of Nakadake's First Crater

## 迪士尼's D23 draws fans from around the world; creative director says it brings energy to the works

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:59:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608140189.aspx
- anchor: #n1970173
- Companies mentioned: 迪士尼、華特迪士尼、迪士尼動畫工作室、皮克斯動畫工作室、上海迪士尼樂園

Facts:
- An animated film takes 4 to 6 years to make
- About 700 people work together behind an animated film

## Dispute over sovereignty of the Northern Four Islands: 中國 hints at support for 俄羅斯

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:59:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140188.aspx
- anchor: #n1970104
- Companies mentioned: 俄羅斯、日本、中國、聯合國

Facts:
- Published a jointly signed article on the 13th
- Confirmed on the 13th that Putin had visited Iturup Island

## South Korean President 李在明 advocates constitutional amendment, hopes to change presidential term to 4 years with reelection allowed

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:57:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140187.aspx
- anchor: #n1970105
- Companies mentioned: 李在明、青瓦臺、韓聯社、國政企劃委員會

Facts:
- Change the presidential term to 4 years
- A constitutional amendment requires the approval of more than 200 lawmakers
- Under South Korea's current system, the president serves a 5-year term

## Finance Ministry announces anti-dumping investigation into cold-rolled stainless steel flat-rolled products from Vietnam

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:57:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608140186.aspx
- anchor: #n1970106
- Companies mentioned: 燁聯鋼鐵公司、唐榮鐵工廠公司、財政部、關務署、經濟部

Facts:
- Thickness of 0.05 millimeters or more and up to 6.10 millimeters
- 經濟部 must act within 40 days from the day after receiving notification
- 財政部 must act within 70 days from the day after receiving notification from 經濟部
- Within 90 days before the start of provisional anti-dumping duties

## 南亞科 reportedly planning factories in Yunlin and Pingtung; says it is working with authorities to assess sites

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:55:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608140185.aspx
- anchor: #n1970035
- Companies mentioned: 南亞科、台塑集團

Facts:
- 12-inch wafer fab

## Thunderstorms prompt temporary suspension of ground operations at Songshan Airport

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:54:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608140184.aspx
- anchor: #n1970036
- Companies mentioned: 民航局、中央氣象署、交通部民用航空局

Facts:
- Ground operations at Songshan Airport suspended starting at 3:32 p.m.

## Homeless person found dead on bench outside 桃園市政府; shocked passerby calls police

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:49:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608140183.aspx
- anchor: #n1970037
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市政府

Facts:
- A 60-year-old man surnamed Song from Hsinchu

## Chiba torrential rain officially named; 7,000 stranded overnight at Narita Airport as long lines form for buses

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:46:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140182.aspx
- anchor: #n1965670
- Companies mentioned: 成田機場公司、東京電力、朝日電視台、NHK

Facts:
- At one point, about 7,000 people were unable to leave the airport
- More than 25,000 households in the power supply area remain without electricity
- Highs above 30 degrees Celsius
- Rising to 34 degrees
- Approaching 35 degrees

## Song Jiahao returns to NPB first team; Zhang Junwei sent to minor-league rehab group with right elbow discomfort

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:46:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608140181.aspx
- anchor: #n1965671
- Companies mentioned: 東北樂天金鷲隊、福岡軟銀鷹隊

Facts:
- Has appeared in 17 games so far this season
- Earned 2 wins
- 2 holds
- 3.21 ERA
- Made 3 appearances in July
- Earned 3 wins
- 0.92 ERA
- Struck out 20
- Exited after pitching 2.2 innings

## 雷虎: US drone tariff hikes are neutral to bullish; welcomes Legislative Yuan budget freeze being lifted

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:39:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608140180.aspx
- anchor: #n1965645
- Companies mentioned: 雷虎、美國國防部

Facts:
- Taiwanese products could face tariffs of about 15%
- 中國 or highly sensitive products could face tariffs of 25% to 100%
- NT$63.4 billion budget approved

## Marcos: Philippines-China relations should be 'reset'; discusses joint oil and gas exploration

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:33:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140179.aspx
- anchor: #n1965646
- Companies mentioned: フィリピン外国記者協会（FOCAP）

## 第一作戰區 troops undergo further combat readiness replenishment, fully preparing for future missions

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:33:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608140178.aspx
- anchor: #n1965639
- Companies mentioned: 第一作戰區、國軍

Facts:
- The 10-day, 9-night Han Kuang 42 exercise
- Reservists undergoing 14 days of recall training

## 小馬可仕: If conflict breaks out in the Taiwan Strait, he will not allow attacks to be launched from the Philippines

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:33:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140177.aspx
- anchor: #n1965640
- Companies mentioned: 小馬可仕、菲律賓總統、菲律賓外國記者協會、FOCAP、台灣、台灣外交部長、林佳龍、中國、日本、馬尼拉經濟文化辦事處、MECO、駐菲律賓台北經濟文化辦事處、TECO

Facts:
- 菲律賓總統小馬可仕今天表示

## 教育部 launches EMT training; 77 elementary and secondary school staff learn emergency injury and illness response

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:32:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608140176.aspx
- anchor: #n1965641
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、台中市政府消防局

Facts:
- 77 elementary and secondary school staff
- A course totaling 56 hours over 8 days

## Northern Taiwan-based entrepreneur supports Yunlin for years, donating fire engines and assistive devices to aid emergency response and vulnerable people

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:27:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608140175.aspx
- anchor: #n1965633
- Companies mentioned: 彰唯企業有限公司

Facts:
- 2 fire engines
- For 8 consecutive years

## Technology stocks lead gains as Japanese stocks rise

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:26:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608140174.aspx
- anchor: #n1965634
- Companies mentioned: 聯邦準備理事會

Facts:
- Nikkei 225 rises 405.22 points
- Rose 405.22 points, or 0.59%
- Closed at 68,713.81 points
- TOPIX rose 21.16 points
- Rose 21.16 points, or 0.51%
- Closed at 4,197.20 points

## Coal trader loses lawsuit but receives new contract despite unpaid debt; 台電 says commercial dispute has been submitted to international arbitration

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:25:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608140173.aspx
- anchor: #n1965635
- Companies mentioned: 台電、Whitehaven、HVO、Glencore、日本東北電力

Facts:
- Suspended for 3 years

## 3 near-collision incidents involving aircraft at Sydney Airport in 2 weeks，Australian authorities launch investigation

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:21:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140172.aspx
- anchor: #n1965616
- Companies mentioned: 維珍澳洲航空、澳洲航空、捷星航空、卡達航空、澳洲運輸安全局

Facts:
- 3 near-collision incidents involving aircraft in 2 weeks
- About 1 kilometer from another passenger plane that was also cleared to taxi across the runway

## 中國新冠疫情升溫 7月確診病例月增560.76%

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:20:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608140171.aspx
- anchor: #n1965617
- Companies mentioned: 中國疾病預防控制中心

Facts:
- 7月新冠病毒新增確診病例52.2萬例
- Up 443,000 from June
- Up 560.76% month on month
- 487 severe cases
- 1 death

## Miaoli anti-fraud “scan and report” program proves effective，Malaysian female money mule arrested

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:17:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608140170.aspx
- anchor: #n1965607
- Companies mentioned: 苗栗縣警察局、苗栗縣府數位研考處

Facts:
- More than NT$90,000 in victim funds

## Japan mourns Zhu Rongji’s death，analysts say gesture of goodwill aims to improve bilateral ties

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:17:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608140169.aspx
- anchor: #n1965608
- Companies mentioned: 日本、中國、亞太經合組織（APEC）

Facts:
- 今年11月在深圳舉行的亞太經合組織（APEC）領袖會議
- Normalization of China-Japan diplomatic relations in 1972

## Military vehicle in Tamsui hit by large truck and slammed into pedestrian refuge island，vehicle damaged and no one injured

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:17:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608140168.aspx
- anchor: #n1965609
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Around 10 a.m.

## 推動加薩和平計畫 美擬派庫許納赴以色列會談

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:14:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140167.aspx
- anchor: #n1965610
- Companies mentioned: 川普、庫許納、尼坦雅胡、法新社、Axios、路透社、哈瑪斯、國際穩定部隊、巴勒斯坦警察部隊

Facts:
- 20-point plan for Gaza proposed at the end of 2025
- 川普7月底

## 日本抗議普丁訪擇捉島 美國與俄羅斯再度表態

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:13:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140166.aspx
- anchor: #n1965596
- Companies mentioned: 日本、俄羅斯、美國、法新社、中央社

Facts:
- Putin sets foot on the Southern Kuril Islands for the first time as president

## 菲中南海爭端不斷 小馬可仕仍對兩國經濟合作有信心

- Published: 2026-08-14T16:13:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608140165.aspx
- anchor: #n1965597
- Companies mentioned: 小馬可仕、菲律賓、中國

Facts:
- 中國仍是對菲律賓投資規模最大的國家之一